Senior Controls Automation Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Controls Automation Engineer.

This position is based out of our Waukesha, WI location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is responsible for portions of design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, support and troubleshooting of production test equipment and programs. The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is a coach, mentor, and role model for others to personally grow for working with them.

In This Role You Will

• Develops and enforces guidelines for test equipment design, specifications, protocols, and data collection, ensuring safety compliance with OSHA and electrical standards.
• Supports, services, and troubleshoots test equipment and electrical systems, identifying hazards and driving remediation to maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, MESH, suppliers, and customers to ensure operational alignment and product conformity.
• Leads root cause analysis and applies critical thinking to drive improvements in cost, quality, and performance; mentors others in problem-solving.
• Oversees capital equipment selection and CAR development for major testing and control initiatives.
• Participates in assessments, acting as category lead or champion when required.
• Drives cost-out and continuous improvement initiatives through Lean/Six Sigma tools, Kaizens, and metric-based performance tracking.
• Enhances testing/control systems through technology innovation and waste elimination in factory floor information flow.
• Leads cross-functional projects with defined goals and budgets, aligning stakeholders and managing effective communication plans.
• Implements change management strategies (e.g., ADKAR, MOC) to sustain process improvements across manufacturing operations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Computer/Math/Science from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of test/controls engineering experience
• Five (5) years of experience in many computer programing software such as visual basic/studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications.
• Five (5) years of experience with PLC, HMI programming and safety systems design
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years Controls/Test engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified with expertise in structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, A3s, FMEA, control/Pareto charts).
• Experienced in electrical testing procedures, protocols, and troubleshooting at both component and integrated system levels.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying NFPA 70E and other electrical safety regulations; skilled in reading and troubleshooting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong background supporting Engineered-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing and resolving electrical design and production issues.
• Project management experience using the PROLaunch framework.
• Capable of guiding installation work and resolving complex issues involving multiple electrical contractors.
• Software proficiency includes NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Rockwell RSLogix (5/500/5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, and VB6.
  
  
  

Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others
• Ability to take initiative on continuous improvement
  
  
  

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